The Mateycek Genealogy and Family Tree Page

Welcome to the Mateycek Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our
editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with
user-contributed information and web sites for the Mateycek surname.
As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page
is updated to offer the best list for researching Mateycek ancestry.
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Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Mateycek family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Mateycek brick wall? Read "Tips for Successful Research" for some helpful advice.

Keep an open mind when searching through Mateycek records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my Mateycek research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Start exploring this online Mateycek family history resource today.

While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Mateycek surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Mateycek DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Mateycek family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Mateycek research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

There is more to exploring your Mateycek ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Estate Records and Files" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Mateycek family history.

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Networking with Mateycek Researchers

If you are doing genealogy research in a particular town or region distant from where you live, you may want to consider posting a message board query requesting a lookup; often local volunteers or residents are willing to lend a hand, but remember to be specific in your request and be respectful of others' time. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Mateycek queries.

To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory
at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.

Upcoming Mateycek Family Reunions

Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Mateycek family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Mateycek reunion.

Suggested use: Print a copy of this free research checklist, and keep track of the
Mateycek genealogy resources that you visit. If your web browser does not print the date on
the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 02/Aug/2015.